The University supports the creation of spin-offs and start-ups that help with the process of establishing new companies.
The University of Bologna also plays an important system and networking integration role, allowing approved spin-offs and start-ups to operate using ad hoc services, assistance and synergies with industrial, commercial and financial partners.
Spin-offs
Spin-Offs are innovative companies conceived and developed by valorising the results of research activities carried out by teachers, researchers, research fellows and PhD students at the University, whose business focuses on innovative goods and services.
Start-ups
Start-ups are innovative companies born thanks to the initiatives of students, graduates or PhD students at the University, whose business focuses on innovative goods and services conceived and developed valorising the skills and knowledge acquired during their studies at the University.
- Start-ups the University of Bologna
- Supporting entrepreneurship to create start-ups
- Turning ideas into start-ups
Workshops, Events, Initiatives 
The University of Bologna organises workshops, meetings on business development activities, talks with entrepreneurs and innovators, work orientation and placement activities. See the list of scheduled initiatives.